persuade

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1. Latin · derived frompersuādeō“to persuade”
2. English todaypersuade

From Latin persuādeō (“to persuade”). Cognate to for, sweet.

First known use, by meaning

• from 15th c. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
• 15th–18th c. To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
• from 16th c. To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).